Material Coordinator

Material Coordinator

Job Description

Coordinates the flow of materials in multiple departments of the factory, which may include shipping and receiving. Ensures that the production personnel have the parts they need in order to produce the desired product(s). Oversees and ensures that the inventory is correct and on time and identifies problems and makes suggestions involving production schedules. Coordinates the activities for the tactical execution of a production plan within the factory. Works in larger and broader groups. May supervise or provide work direction to hourly material handlers, stock chasers, or truckers.

Duties:
Coordinates for multiple departments the procuring, expediting, producing and delivering material on time. Includes managing the movement of rejected material to source. Recommends procedures for specific situations that will maintain inventory accuracy and management. Finds and corrects root cause of material shortages. May provide recommendations for solutions. Utilizes Master Schedule to create and distribute daily production schedules. May include the processing of transactions for inbound/outbound materials. Audits material replenishment cycles and accuracy and may create material replenishment plans with assistance. Resolves inventory errors and expedites parts to ensure uninterrupted production. Works critical shortage reports to ensure part availability. Implements the output from the engineering release and change management process.

Must Haves:
Knowledge of unit processes and operations. - Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge.
Good interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Experience using SAP systems
Ability to determine, coordinate and process return shipments to suppliers and rework vendors.

Education Preferred:
Degree in a Business/Management discipline or equivalent experience. - University Degree (1-2 years or equivalent)
Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline or equivalent experience. - University Degree (1-2 years or equivalent)
Degree in a Supply Management discipline or equivalent experience. - University Degree (1-2 years or equivalent)

Years of Experience Required:
Experience in specific areas of Supply Management such as supplier integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, module supply management, scheduling, forecasting, logistics, etc. May be position specific. - Less than 1 year
Work experience in a team environment. - Less than 1 year

Notes:
1st shift, 40 hours per week, 6am-2:30pm, There could be a few hours of overtime offered each week (maximum 5 hours). It will depend on the workload.
No travel required

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.